Gershwin Theatre
222 W. 51st St., New York, NY Seats (approximate)
1933
Built
1972
ABOUT THIS THEATRE
Previously
known as
known as
Previously known as
Uris Theatre
Description
Ralph Alswang, architect. When it opened on November 28, 1972, the Uris was the first legitimate Broadway theatre built since 1928. The Theatre Hall of Fame is housed in a special oval room in the lobby. On June 5, 1983, during a Tony Awards broadcast, the name was changed to honor composer George Gershwin and his brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin.
To learn more about the history of the Gershwin Theatre,visit the Nederlander Organization's website andSpotlight on Broadway's video on the Gershwin Theatre.
To learn more about the history of the Gershwin Theatre,visit the Nederlander Organization's website andSpotlight on Broadway's video on the Gershwin Theatre.
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LIST OF PRODUCTIONS
Gershwin Theatre
Named forGeorge Gershwin, Ira Gershwin; Renamed June 5, 1983Named1983View ListHide ListNamed1983View ListHide ListLinda Eder at the Gershwin
Dec 26, 2001 - Dec 30, 2001Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertMusical Original Dance RevueMusical Original Dance RevueTango Argentino
Nov 16, 1999 - Jan 09, 2000Musical Revival DanceForeign Lang.RevueMusical Revival DanceForeign Lang.RevueMusical Revival ComedyMusical Revival ComedyMusical Revival ComedyMusical Revival ComedySpecial Original Lecture SoloSpecial Original Lecture SoloGrand Hotel
Feb 03, 1992 - Apr 25, 1992Additional Music byMaury Yeston; Music byGeorge Forrest,Robert Wright; Book byLuther Davis; Additional Lyrics byMaury Yeston; Lyrics byGeorge Forrest,Robert WrightMusical Original DramaMusical Original DramaSpecial OriginalSpecial OriginalFiddler on the Roof
Nov 18, 1990 - Jun 16, 1991Musical Revival Comedy DramaMusical Revival Comedy DramaSpecial OriginalSpecial OriginalBarry Manilow at the Gershwin
Apr 18, 1989 - Jun 10, 1989Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertMusical Original ComedyMusical Original ComedyAn Evening with Smokey Robinson
Feb 12, 1985 - Feb 17, 1985Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertPatti LaBelle on Broadway: The 'Look to the Rainbow' Tour
Jan 29, 1985 - Feb 10, 1985Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertPlay Revival DramaPlay Revival DramaPlay Revival ComedyPlay Revival ComedyPatti LaBelle on Broadway: The 'Look to the Rainbow' Tour
Sep 11, 1984 - Sep 16, 1984Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertGladys Knight & the Pips & Kashif
Aug 28, 1984 - Sep 02, 1984Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertNureyev and Friends
Aug 16, 1984 - Aug 26, 1984Special Original Ballet DanceSpecial Original Ballet DanceTwyla Tharp Dance on Broadway
Jul 11, 1984 - Jul 22, 1984Special Original DanceSpecial Original DanceShirley MacLaine on Broadway
Apr 19, 1984 - May 27, 1984Music byMarvin Hamlisch; Lyrics byChristopher AdlerSpecial OriginalSpecial OriginalThe Yellow Brick Road Not Taken
Oct 27, 2008 - Oct 27, 2008BenefitOriginalSpecialBenefitOriginalSpecialBenefit,Concert,TributeOriginalSpecialBenefit,Concert,TributeOriginalSpecialBenefit,Concert,TributeOriginalSpecialBenefit,Concert,TributeOriginalSpecial
Uris Theatre
Named1972View ListHide ListNamed1972View ListHide ListMy Fair Lady
Aug 18, 1981 - Nov 29, 1981Musical Revival Comedy Romantic ComedyMusical Revival Comedy Romantic ComedyThe Pirates of Penzance
Jan 08, 1981 - Aug 09, 1981Music bySir Arthur Sullivan; Words byW. S. GilbertMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival OperettaBéjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century
Mar 22, 1977 - Apr 03, 1977Special Original BalletSpecial Original BalletSpecial Original Ballet DanceSpecial Original Ballet DanceBarry Manilow on Broadway
Dec 21, 1976 - Jan 02, 1977Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival OperettaThe Pirates of Penzance
May 06, 1976 - May 23, 1976Composed bySir Arthur Sullivan; Written byW. S. GilbertMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival OperettaFonteyn & Nureyev on Broadway
Nov 18, 1975 - Nov 29, 1975Special Original DanceSpecial Original DanceMusical Original OperaMusical Original OperaFrank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Count Basie
Sep 08, 1975 - Sep 20, 1975Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertRaphael in Concert with The Voices of New York
Dec 19, 1974 - Dec 22, 1974Special OriginalSpecial OriginalThe Fifth Dimension with Jo Jo's Dance Factory
Nov 27, 1974 - Dec 08, 1974Special OriginalSpecial OriginalAnthony Newley / Henry Mancini
Oct 31, 1974 - Nov 10, 1974Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertEnrico Macias and his La Fete Orientale Co.
Oct 1974 - Oct 1974Special Original ConcertSpecial Original ConcertThe Desert Song
Sep 05, 1973 - Sep 16, 1973Music bySigmund Romberg; Book byFrank Mandel,Oscar Hammerstein II,Otto Harbach; Lyrics byFrank Mandel,Oscar Hammerstein II,Otto HarbachMusical Revival OperettaMusical Revival Operetta